Brazil's Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery on Christmas

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, marking a significant setback for his immigration enforcement strategy. This ruling raises important questions regarding the extent of presidential power in utilizing military forces for domestic law enforcement purposes.

Belgium has joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, adding to a coalition that includes Brazil, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Spain, and Turkiye. This collective action underscores a growing international concern regarding Israel's actions.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against former President Donald Trump on December 23, 2025, blocking his attempt to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, citing a lack of necessity for such action. This decision follows a lower court's ruling that had already halted the deployment, marking a significant legal setback for Trump.

Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have initiated a boycott of the Havaianas flip-flop brand following a controversial television advertisement featuring actress Fernanda Torres. In the ad, Torres expressed a desire for audiences to start 2026 “with both feet” rather than “on the right foot,” which has been interpreted as a political statement against Bolsonaro's far-right ideology.